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Useful Pre-Optometry ResourcesAmerican Academy of Optometry American Academy of Optometry is a resource used to “promote the art and science of vision care through lifelong learning” (American Academy of Optometry). Information regarding fellowships and the American Optometric Foundation can be found here. American Optometric Association (AOA) The AOA is an organization representing students, assistants, technicians and doctors in the optometry field providing a variety of resources to assist

Deanna Hobbs’s Story- Holden Village Political Science (Genocide Studies Minor)- Class of 2020 What she would like other students to know: Even though I participated in a domestic study away program, I still learned so much about myself, the community around me, and the world. Immersion learning doesn’t need to happen somewhere across the globe, it can happen in your own backyard. Being in the Cascades for a month with no access to cell service really challenged me to look at what I value in

Jes Takla Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning, and Assessment Full Profile 253-535-7597 jes.takla@plu.edu

History and literature senior aspires to be a lifelong learner Kathryn Einan ’22 is a self-proclaimed “book nerd.” She is a triple major in Literature, History and Nordic Studies with a minor in Chinese. She has a deep love of learning and hopes to become a teacher one day. “There are so many interesting things… May 10, 2022 AcademicsCurrent StudentsEnglishHistoryLiterature

Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU Julian Kop spent the summer of 2023 at Pacific Lutheran University looking up at the night sky and the stars. Kop earned an opportunity to do  summer research with professors Sean O’Neill and Katrina Hay at PLU’s W.M. Keck Observatory , working some nights between… April 1, 2024 Physics

, science education presenter Kirk Robbins guided participants through a learning experience to consider each individual’s role in improving the learning of science in the K-12 education system. Participants uncovered and shared their personal “science stories” and used those stories to define the K-12 system of science education both in and outside of school. Participants then used an equity and diversity lens to identify opportunities to change and disrupt the K-12 science education system in order to

Listen Pacific Lutheran University Listen Play Video Home Forums Podcasts Videos Join Resources About Participate in a forum The Listen Forums are an extension of PLU’s Listen Campaign. The Listen Forums are campus wide conversations that engage community members in learning and dialogue about implicit biases, personal and community awareness, and understanding how behaviors influence workspaces, classrooms, and personal and professional relationships. The forums are designed as a space for

consultation with the student. (1 to 12) ARTD 499A : Keystone - SR This "Keystone" course is intended for upper-division students to develop the process of educational assessment and program competencies. Focus is on integrating student learning objectives with student experience through initial development of portfolio projects and other assignments. Not repeatable. One of two courses required to fulfill the Senior Seminar General Education Element. Recommended as two semester hours. (1 to 4) ARTD 499B

personal learning necessary for efficacy in this work. In the spirit of PLU’s emphasis on integrated and continual learning, the recipient also has and will continue to engage in both philosophical and practical educational opportunities, which promote greater learning, appreciation and understanding of diverse perspectives. 2024 Recipients: Isaiah Lenard and Andrés Felix 2022 Recipient: Hannah Si’itia Congratulations! LEADERSHIP IN COLLABORATION AWARDThis award honors a graduating student who, through